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EKITA WILLIAMS

Pasifika   |   Air New Zealand

Island:   Samoa

Village:   Le Pea, Magiagi

Parents:   Laki Williams, Eseta Williams

University:   University of Auckland
Studying:   Masters of Science, Psychology, Industrial & Organisational Psychology

End Date:   November 2017

I embraced my culture by being me. When greeting people in person I will say, “Kia Ora” or “Talofa”, and I will do similarly on emails. People from my culture are generally known for their positive attitudes and hardworking work ethic, which I displayed every day.

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This internship has has taught me that there is much work to be done within the Diversity & Inclusion sector, and that I can contribute to the corporate world by practicing as a psychologist with a critical eye. I would like to facilitate better opportunities for Pasifika & Māori within lower/non-graded roles to progress into corporate roles by changing the way we shape the selection process.